What are the fees for a car salesperson license?

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Auto Salesperson License Fees

If you reside in a state requiring a salesperson license you will need to pay an initial application fee (see accompanying grid). Otherwise, you cannot legally sell used cars or new cars; you won’t have a proper car salesperson license and

Car Salesperson License Application Process

If you're new to the car sales profession, and are unsure on how to apply, check with your employer, the dealer. All car dealers are well informed on the exact requirements for people who want to get into auto sales. In some states auto dealers are responsible for supplying the license application. You'll find that dealers are very accommodating in assisting with the application process.  

Depending on your state, you may, in addition to the original sales person application fee, also be required to submit a background check payment. This will be explained, if required, by the car dealer.

Alabama No license required.
Alaska No license required.
Arizona No license required.
Arkansas $15 license fee.
California $50 license fee.
Colorado $100 license fee.
Connecticut No license required.
Delaware No license required.
Florida No license required.
Georgia No license required.
Hawaii $160 license fee if applying during even-numbered year, or $90 during odd-numbered year.
Idaho $26 license fee.
Illinois No license required.
Indiana No license required.
Iowa No license required.
Kansas $25 license fee.
Kentucky $20 license fee.
Louisiana 25 license fee plus, if applicable, $35 background check fee.
Maine No license required.
Maryland $75 license fee.
Massachusetts Fees vary with each governing municipality. Check with your town clerk.
Michigan No licenses required.
Minnesota No license required.
Mississippi $10 license fee.
Missouri No license required.
Montana No license required.
Nebraska $15 license fee.
Nevada $75 license fee.
New Hampshire No license required.
New Jersey No license required.
New Mexico No license required.
New York No license required.
North Carolina $15 license fee.
North Dakota No license required.
Ohio $10 license fee.
Oklahoma $10 license fee.
Oregon No license required.
Pennsylvania $25 license fee.
Rhode Island No license required.
South Carolina No license required.
South Dakota No license required.
Tennessee $35 license fee.
Texas No license required.
Utah $31 license fee and $20 Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) processing fee.
Vermont No license required.
Virginia $50 license fee.
Washington No license required.
West Virginia $7 license fee and $25 background check fee.
Wisconsin $9 license fee ($13 if dealer license does not expire within next 12 months) and $5 test fee.
Wyoming No license required.
Washington DC $90 license fee.

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